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Lead Trainer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in geospatial science, geography, engineering, computer science, intelligence studies, or a related field
  • Proven experience delivering technical, analytical, or professional training
  • Strong understanding of geospatial and imagery analysis concepts
  • Hands-on experience with geospatial tools and imagery-based analysis

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver instructor-led training on geospatial and imagery analysis
  • Develop product-specific training for Vantor solutions
  • Create and maintain a structured training curriculum
  • Deliver training in person and remotely for international customers

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • English

Other skills

  • Training And Development
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Mentorship
  • Adaptability

About the company

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Maxar Technologies

Space Industry & Satellite Operations

Maxar is a trusted partner and innovator in Earth intelligence and space infrastructure. We deliver disruptive value to government and commercial customers to help them monitor, understand and navigate our changing planet; deliver global broadband communications; and explore and advance the use of space. Our unique approach combines decades of deep mission understanding and a proven foundation of commercial technology to deliver solutions with unrivaled speed, scale and cost effectiveness. Our team members are inspired to harness the potential of space to help our customers create a better world.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustrySpace Industry & Satellite Operations
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.



Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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Role Summary


The Training Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering high quality geospatial, imagery analysis, and product curriculums and trainings that enables customers to effectively use Vantor solutions. This role supports international customers by improving product adoption, building technical proficiency, and accelerating time to value through structured training programs, applied use cases, and analyst-driven tradecraft informed by real-world operational and military imagery analysis experience. This position will also assist in providing geospatial analysis for production.


Key Responsibilities


• Design and deliver instructor-led training on geospatial and imagery analysis concepts, tradecraft, and best practices.

• Develop and deliver product-specific training for Vantor solutions, including analytical workflows, configuration, and use-case-driven demonstrations rooted in real-world operational scenarios.

• Create and maintain a structured, progressive training curriculum that develops analyst proficiency from foundational skills through advanced exploitation, analysis, and reporting.

• Produce training materials such as presentations, exercises, labs, reference guides, and scenario-based practical evaluations.

• Apply imagery analysis methodologies and standards to training content, emphasizing analytical rigor, repeatable workflows, and defensible assessments.

• Tailor training content to customer missions, industries, and technical environments, with a focus on operational relevance and mission outcomes.

• Deliver training in person and remotely for international customers, including classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and applied mission exercises.

• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Sales teams to ensure training content remains accurate, relevant, and aligned with evolving product capabilities.

• Collect feedback and continuously improve training programs based on customer outcomes, product evolution, and observed analyst performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate findings and integrate technical inputs into final deliverables.


Requirements and Qualifications


Required


• Bachelor’s degree in geospatial science, geography, engineering, computer science, intelligence studies, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proven experience delivering technical, analytical, or professional training to external customers or internal teams.

• Strong understanding of geospatial and imagery analysis concepts, tradecraft, and analytical workflows.

• Hands-on experience with geospatial tools, platforms, or imagery-based analysis solutions.

• Ability to translate complex technical and analytical concepts into clear, practical, and mission-focused training.

• Experience developing structured training materials, labs, learning paths, and practical exercises.

• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.

• Comfortable delivering training in both in-person and remote environments.

• Ability to work directly with international customers and adapt content to different operational and mission contexts.

• Strong collaboration skills with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and Services teams.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

• Self-directed, organized, and capable of managing multiple training engagements simultaneously.

• Must report physically to the Tampa Office.


Preferred


• Formal training as an imagery analyst (e.g., graduation from a military or government imagery analysis course).

• Prior service as an imagery analyst within a military or government organization (any country), particularly in operational or deployed environments.

• Experience conducting imagery-based analysis in support of real-world missions or operational customers.

• Experience developing, instructing, mentoring, or evaluating analysts.

• Prior service in a leadership role, non-commissioned / commissioned officer.

• Experience serving as a formal instructor, trainer, or course developer within a military, government, or intelligence organization.

• Familiarity with analyst training standards, tradecraft evaluation, and performance assessment methodologies.

Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $98,000.00 - $130,000.00 - $143,000.00 annually.

● The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $98,000.00 - $130,000.00 - $143,000.00 annually.

● The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $98,000.00 - $130,000.00 - $143,000.00 annually.

 

● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $107,000.00 - $143,000.00 - $157,300.00 annually.

● The base pay for this position within California is: $113,000.00 - $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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